Last chance for CWG programming in 2024!

December Newsletter

"Empowering those around you to be heard and valued makes the difference between a leader who simply instructs and one who inspires."

- Adena Friedman, businesswoman

Final CWG Program in 2024!

December 6, 10:30 AM to 12 PM

EmBOLDenHER Workshop: Enhancing Collaboration as a Leader in Multi-Generational Spaces (virtual & in-person) - Register Here!

Good workplace collaboration leads to healthy employee relationships and creates a positive workplace culture. Plus, team work makes the dream work, right?!? Join TWU's Dr. Shannon Scott as she flexes her Ph.D. in cognitive psychology and gives us some practical ways to amplify collaboration in the workplace. Lunch provided.

Priority Funding Applications are still open for the 2025 LBJ Women's Campaign School - Apply Now!

Priority Application Deadline: December 16

The clock is ticking! If you’re passionate about making a difference in politics, the LBJ Women’s Campaign School is for you. The Center for Women in Government provides full tuition reimbursement grants to qualified Texas residents to attend this training program specifically for women seeking elected office or work on campaigns. The LBJ WCS sixth cohort will begin in mid-May 2025 with an in-person kick-off in Austin followed by five live, online classes, eight total mentoring and networking sessions, and one media training. Applications are now open and the priority deadline is fast approaching!

For more information, please visit the LBJWCS website.

November General Election Outcomes for Women in Texas

Laura Santana, CWG Program Coordinator

The general election saw the introduction of one new Texas woman to the U.S. House of Representatives, 14 nonincumbent women to the Texas House of Representatives, and one woman to the State Board of Education.

Despite these new additions, the overall number of women serving in the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas remains unchanged with the retirement of Congresswoman Kay Granger, and women made no gains in elected executive state level offices nor in the Texas Senate.

One bright spot is the Texas House where 54 women will be sworn in as Members of the 89th Legislature, the largest number of women ever in the 150 member body.

Statewide women still hold less than a third of elected offices, and our mission to help more women become active in public service remains relevant and needed.

Visit our website at twu.edu/cwg to find out more about our resources and programming to connect with like-minded leaders and build the confidence needed to engage more deeply in our democracy.

EmBOLDenHER: Running for Nonpartisan Office Training Wrap Up

On November 16, the CWG hosted online and in-person training for women exploring a run for a nonpartisan elected position. Participants expressed interest in city council/local school board position(s) or had previously run and were looking for additional resources to enhance their next campaign.

Consultants Carrie Adams and Gabriel Kirkpatrick offered their expertise on social media use for campaigns and best practices for GOTV efforts. Former Dallas City Councilmember Ann Margolin and current Denton ISD Board Member Patsy Sosa-Sanchez shared their personal experiences and advice with participants.

Thank you to ALL who joined us on the 16th!

To encourage openness and candor we rarely record trainings that include invited guests. Stay connected with us for the next opportunity to explore public service as a candidate for office.

Ann Richards & Betty McKool, 1983

The Holidays are Near

Ann Richards is well-recognized for her political achievements in Texas. Richards ran for Texas State Treasurer in 1982 and was the first woman elected to a statewide office in 50 years. She eventually became the second female governor of Texas.

Richards was also known for her outsized personality and being able to laugh at herself. She and her dear friend Betty McKool began sending out anonymous Christmas cards to friends and family in the 1960s. They used the cards as a way to spread cheer, comment on events of the past year, and to have fun. May your holidays be just as merry and bright!

Learn more about Ann Richards at the Sue S. Bancroft Women’s Leadership Hall.

Open Tuesday to Friday; 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and by appointment.

1210 Old Main Circle, Denton, TX

Sue S. Bancroft Women's Leadership Hall

Open Tuesday to Friday; 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and by appointment.

1210 Old Main Circle, Denton, TX

The gallery will be closed for winter break from Dec. 21, 2024 to January 1, 2025. If you'd like to visit during these dates, please contact us at 940-898-4573. We look forward to welcoming you to the leadership hall!

DEC 15-16 | Renaissance Austin Hotel | Executive Women in Texas Government Annual Conference: Annual professional development conference, Planting the Seeds of a Great Leader. Registration here.

JAN 30-31 | Grapevine, Texas | Strategic Government Resources' Servant Leadership Conference: Virtual and in-person conference that introduces servant leadership to local government. Registration here.

Policy Circle's All State Appointments Project: There are more than 1,200 expected vacancies throughout the new presidential administration's cabinet and government agencies. The Policy Circle seeks to help women fill these critical positions through its "All State Appointments Process." Find out more about this project and being appointed to a public service role here.

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